Itinerary
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Project Overview:
This volunteer project is in the heart of a township just outside Stellenbosh and only 45 minutes from Cape Town city centre. The project involves volunteering with children from birth to 8 years old who have been orphaned. Volunteers will be involved in implementing an educational program which focuses on fun, interactive activities in an informal environment. These activities will enhance the children's development in basic English conversational skills, arts, music and drama as well as their gross and fine motor co-ordination. This project will ensure that these children will be able to develop to their full potential in a safe, creative and caring environment. When volunteering at the orphanage there are also many opportunities to explore this beautiful part of South Africa.
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Typical Day
Volunteers work Monday to Friday. Each day starts at 8:30am when you are transported to the orphanage in time to start your morning session which is from 9am - 12pm. Morning sessions are divided into 3 parts with a variety of tasks including outdoor exercises, games, arts, crafts, story telling, music and drama activities. Afternoon session run from 1pm-4pm and could include supervised free play, assistance with homework or working with some of the disabled children at the orphanage. At the end of each day one or two hours is spent preparing the next days lessons. The project manager and intern are on hand to discuss ideas and assist with planning.
This program is operated by Global Vision International (GVI), who run responsible volunteering programs in over 40 countries around the world. GVI offers volunteers the chance for a handson experience by personally contributing to important conservation initiatives and community projects. Volunteer programs run from one week to 2 years.
* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.
Pricing
14 Days / 13 Nights From $2,200*
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Price Includes: All food and accommodation, arrival and departure airport transfers (before 10pm on the scheduled days), transport to and from the project, pre-departure support and discounted services, in country 24 hour support and 24 hour emergency phone.
Departs: 14, 28 Jan; 11, 25 Feb; 10, 24 Mar; 07, 21 Apr; 05, 19 May; 02, 16, 30 Jun; 14, 28 Jul, 11, 25 Aug; 08, 22 Sep; 06, 20 Oct; 03, 17 Nov; 01, 15, 29 Dec’12.
Notes: Additional weeks can be added to the project. GVI operate many more volunteer programs throughout Africa. Contact us for more information.
Highlights
- Working with the children and helping them develop to their full potential
- Creating a safe and creative environment
- Living in a coastal village close to Cape Town
- Interaction with local communities